Shipping to Labuan
Labuan is a small island and federal territory off the coast of Sabah, known as an international offshore financial centre and a duty-free port. It also supports the oil and gas industry in the region.
Practical tips. Labuan's duty-free status means many goods enter without import duty, although some are controlled. Cargo for offshore oil services companies is common, and expatriates working on the island ship personal effects. Choose Labuan for consignees on the island; for mainland Sabah, Kota Kinabalu is better.
Ferries connect Labuan with Kota Kinabalu, Brunei and Sarawak.
Labuan's port at Victoria handles both containers and supply-base cargo for offshore platforms, and many companies registered in Labuan's financial centre also use it as a regional base. Because the island is small, collection after clearance is quick and simple.
Shipping rates from Canada to Labuan
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labuan | USD 9 / cu ft 65 days · min. USD 582.88 | USD 9 / cu ft 65 days · min. USD 582.88 | USD 8 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 547.56 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 547.56; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 830.12. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Malaysia: Collect Freight Only Accepted to Port Kelang, Penang; Alcohol / Tobacco Not Accepted; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Products Containing Pork Prohibited; Over Weight / Over Length Surcharge Cargo over 3000kg/14 Feet; Fortnightly Service From Singapore; Sandakan MIN 2 CBM.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Malaysia: Kota Kinabalu (120 km), Miri (171 km), Bintulu (338 km), Sibu (501 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Malaysia.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.